Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.187
A Sincere Desire to Hear
“After hearing the ātmārāma verse, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya addressed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, “My dear Sir, please explain this verse. I have a great desire to hear Your explanation of it.””
What the purport teaches
- After hearing the ātmārāma verse, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya asked Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to explain it.
- He addressed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu respectfully as “My dear Sir.”
- He expressed a great desire to hear the Lord’s explanation.
Try this today
Read this translation slowly and write down one question you would like to understand.
Ask yourself
How can I bring a sincere desire to hear into my study?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.